What are the factors of x^2-5x-36

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Alissa Skinner

Mathematics

16 July, 08:52

What are the factors of x^2-5x-36

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Dearest · Answer 1

(x-9) (x+4)

Step-by-step explanation:

When factoring, you use the formula ab : c to find what you can multiply to get (in this case) - 36 that you can add to get - 5. The answer is - 9 and 4.

Lina Howe · Answer 2

9, - 4

Step-by-step explanation:

x²-5x-36

x = (5+13) / 2 x = (5-13) / 2

x=9 x=-4